Would you like specific instructions for a particular Canon model?
Different software versions support distinct eras of Canon hardware. Tool Version Supported Series Common Models Older Pixma iP, MP, MG iP2770, MP230, MG2120, MG3120 V4904 / V5103 Mid-generation Pixma & G-Series G1000, G2000, G3000, MG5750, TS5050 V5302 / Newer Modern MegaTank & Maxify G1010, G2010, G3010, G4010, TS8050
(like version V5306 or V6100) is a specialized Windows utility used to communicate with the printer in Service Mode to reset those internal counters back to zero. Step 1: Entering Service Mode
| Error Code | Meaning | Solution | |:----------|:--------|:---------| | | The requested operation is not supported by this Service Tool version or printer model | Ignore the error and use a supported function; not all buttons work for every model | | 005 | The tool cannot detect the printer; the printer is not ready to receive commands | Reconnect the USB cable, try a different USB port, or ensure the printer is in Service Mode | | 006 | The printer is not in Service Mode, or the Service Tool does not support this printer | Re-enter Service Mode carefully. If the error persists, the tool version is incompatible with your printer | | 007 / 009 | The printer cannot enter Service Mode due to another hardware error or multiple overlapping errors | Check for other issues (e.g., empty ink cartridges, mechanical jams). Resolve those first, then retry | canon service resetter tool
: For high-volume printing, route the internal waste ink tube out through the back of the printer shell into an external plastic bottle. Troubleshooting Common Resetter Errors
What is displaying on your computer screen?
Press and hold the button (red triangle or circle icon). Would you like specific instructions for a particular
Download and launch the compatible version of the executable file ( .exe ). Do not attempt to run it in a virtual machine.
Hold down the button (sometimes a button with a triangle inside a circle). While holding Stop, press and hold the Power button. Release the Stop button, but keep holding the Power button.
The Canon Service Resetter Tool is a powerful but dangerous patch. It is not a permanent fix—it is a way to extend the life of your printer IF you combine it with proper physical maintenance. Treat it as a mechanic’s wrench, not a magic wand. Use it wisely, and you can save $100 and keep a printer out of a landfill. Use it carelessly, and you’ll have a sticky, ink-stained disaster on your desk. Step 1: Entering Service Mode | Error Code
The Ultimate Guide to Canon Service Resetter Tools: Fix 5B00 and Waste Ink Errors
is a third-party utility that supports both Epson and Canon printers. It provides waste counter reset functionality along with ink level checking and firmware downgrade capabilities for some models. WICResetter operates on a pay-per-reset model: the software is free to download and read counters, but resetting requires purchasing a one-time reset key.
Initiates more aggressive cleaning cycles than standard software. Print Head Alignment: Provides technical precision for manual alignment tasks. PrinterKnowledge ⚠️ Critical Warning
There is no single "official" resetter. Different models require different tool versions.
The Canon Service Tool (also known as a "Service Resetter") is